Jordan Binnington is at the top of my list right now. The Attack have the best goals against in the league and he's been the main reason for that. Offensively, they can't keep up with the other big boys of the West.

After that it's Subban. I think the Red Tilson is a goalie race this year.

Jordan Binnington is at the top of my list right now. The Attack have the best goals against in the league and he's been the main reason for that. Offensively, they can't keep up with the other big boys of the West.

After that it's Subban. I think the Red Tilson is a goalie race this year.

I would add Franky Palazzese to the goaltending list but I have no issues with either Locke or Trochek winning the Tilson.

Brock...how about a list of "unheralded" MVP skaters that doesn't put up MVP numbers but just help their team win.
My nominees....Nathan Chiarlitti (Owen Sound) and Ben Fanelli (Kitchener)......others??

I would add Franky Palazzese to the goaltending list but I have no issues with either Locke or Trochek winning the Tilson.

Brock...how about a list of "unheralded" MVP skaters that doesn't put up MVP numbers but just help their team win.
My nominees....Nathan Chiarlitti (Owen Sound) and Ben Fanelli (Kitchener)......others??

Interesting idea. I like it. Perhaps the concept for a Top 10 in the future.

I would add Franky Palazzese to the goaltending list but I have no issues with either Locke or Trochek winning the Tilson.

Brock...how about a list of "unheralded" MVP skaters that doesn't put up MVP numbers but just help their team win.
My nominees....Nathan Chiarlitti (Owen Sound) and Ben Fanelli (Kitchener)......others??

Nathan Chiarlitti is probably the most under appreciated player in the OHL. He's on pace to shatter Owen Sound's plus/minus record and has done more for Chris Bigras as an NHL prospect than anyone may ever realize. He's a leader on and off the ice and if Owen Sound can pull off any upsets this year, it could come off his play in big game situations.

If he didn't play on the worst team in the OHL in his NHL Draft year as a defensive defenseman he likely would have got picked. But guys in his situation tend to get overlooked. I've had two different OHLers say that Nathan is the one player they're most surprised never got an NHL camp invite. Hopefully he gets one this year because he's earned it.

I would forget about Yaki. As much as I like him as a player,Sting are much stronger without him. He was way too much one dimensional player with zero defensive skills and was soft on the puck after loosing it.To me,loosing Gali and Murphy on D is a bigger loss.I think the biggest loss in my eyes yet was trading Charillitti. He was the most underrated D man in the OHL. He did so much for the Sting both on the ice and off.Not Getting rid of Hottot instead of Charillitti has haunted the Sting all year.The Sting is the only team in hockey who had 2 gold metal players in the world jrs and not get 1 of them to return to play for a single game after the worlds.Throw Charillitti,Gali and Murphy on this team and wow,they would be tough to beat.

Sarault is the ideal hockey player - skilled, works his a$$ off and emphasizes "team player". Tremendous leader.

That is exactly how I would describe Trocheck, too.

While Trocheck has been a tremendous addition to the Whalers, and is a big reason for the team's improved play since arriving at the trade deadline, you could argue that there are other reasons for the team's improved play, too. This hurts his case for league MVP.

1. Mitchel Heard returned from the AHL.
2. Rakell returned from the NHL.
3. Nedeljkovic took over from Mahalak as the #1 goalie.
4. Lorenz and Uvira were also acquired at the trade deadline.
5. Noesen returned from 10 game suspension.

While Trocheck has been a tremendous addition to the Whalers, and is a big reason for the team's improved play since arriving at the trade deadline, you could argue that there are other reasons for the team's improved play, too. This hurts his case for league MVP.

1. Mitchel Heard returned from the AHL.
2. Rakell returned from the NHL.
3. Nedeljkovic took over from Mahalak as the #1 goalie.
4. Lorenz and Uvira were also acquired at the trade deadline.
5. Noesen returned from 10 game suspension.

Nedeljkovic has been a friggin rock to...even with all these factors it is hard to deny what VT has brought to the Whale, he gets my nod. Cant believe no love for Boucher though, I know Sarault has been outstanding but Boucher at 60 plus almost a goal per game and no one is even close to him.